Assam

Shekhawat confirms December inauguration of Guwahati Science City, promises extra funds to speed up completion

Guwahati, April 4: In a major boost to Assam’s science and education infrastructure, Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday confirmed that the first phase of...

Greenfly outbreak threatens tea plantations in Northeast India, yields drop by up to 55%

Guwahati, April 4: A growing infestation of greenflies has emerged as a major threat to tea plantations in...

Assam to issue all government orders in Assamese and English from April 15; major cabinet push on flood safety, health, and urban climate policy

Guwahati, April 4: In a series of important decisions, the Assam Cabinet on Friday approved that all state...

Assam Cabinet drops 28,000 D-voter cases against Koch Rajbongshis in landmark decision

GUwahati, April 4: In a major move hailed as historic, the Assam Cabinet on Friday approved the withdrawal...

NHRC intervenes in Assam journalist’s arrest, seeks report from police chief

Guwahati, April 3: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of the arrest of...
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Assam conservation scientist conferred Harry Messel award

Guwahati, Oct 25: Assam's eminent conservation scientist Bibhab Kumar Talukdar was awarded ‘The Harry Messel Award’ for Conservation Leadership by the Species Survival...

TISS Guwahati holds 11th convocation

Guwahati, Oct 25: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Chancellor Prof. D.P. Singh has urged the graduates to uphold ethical values and embrace diverse...

CBI Arrests Dibrugarh GST Joint Commissioner in Bribery Case

Dibrugarh, Oct 25: Dibrugarh GST Joint Commissioner Rahul Kumar was arrested by the CBI on Thursday for allegedly accepting a Rs 60 lakh bribe...

Gauhati HC adjourns PIL on Kaziranga ESZ until SC issues final order

Guwahati, Oct 24: The Gauhati High Court on Thursday adjourned the public interest litigation (PIL) filed by senior journalist Rajeev Bhattacharyya concerning the declaration...

Assam’s 5th tiger reserve to displace 4,000 tribals in Karbi Anglong

Guwahati, Oct 24: The proposed fifth tiger reserve in Karbi Anglong district is raising concerns due to the potential displacement of around 4,000 tribals,...

Assam minister asks IWT officials to resume ferry service to Majuli before Raas Festival

Guwahati, October 23: Assam's Transport Minister Keshab Mahanta has instructed officials from the Inland Water Transport (IWT) department to take immediate action to resume...

ASOM collapses over selection of candidate from Behali, Bhupen Borah quits opposition coalition

Guwahati, Oct 23: The Congress-led Asom Sonmilito Morcha (ASOM), a coalition of 18 opposition political parties, has collapsed due to internal disagreements over the...

Bihali bone of contention: ASOM gives Cong a day to reconsider its stance

Guwahati, Oct 22: The Bihali constituency has become a contentious issue between the Congress and the Congress-led Assam Sanmilita Morcha (ASOM) as they prepare...

Centre’s nod for Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project, retendering of Majuli-Nimati bridge

Guwahati, Oct 22: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has granted alignment approval for the crucial Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project, a significant...

NIA court frames charges against Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi under UAPA for anti CAA stir

Guwahati, Oct 22: A special NIA court on Tuesday framed charges against Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi and his three associates under sections of the...

Innovative sensory theatre staged for visually challenged

Guwahati, Oct 22: An innovative concept of sensory theatre, experiencing a play through dialogue, sound and imagination, was staged here for the first time...

SC ruling on Citizenship Act not “historic”, says Assam Chief Minister

Guwahati, Oct 20: While political parties in Assam have supported the Supreme Court ruling on Citizenship Act, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma...
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